MEDI-PEEL Red Lacto Collagen Cleansing Oil for oily acne-prone skin
Lactobacillus
Collagen
Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract- Hydrolyzed Collagen
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- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers excellent makeup removal for your oily skin due to Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride effectively dissolving impurities, though these oils can be comedogenic for some individuals.
- While providing general hydration and cleansing, the formulation lacks targeted ingredients for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is generally safe for your oily skin, with a low risk of irritation from Mentha Arvensis Oil and Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine to clear away impurities. Start by using it 3×/week before working up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser and toner. Follow it with your usual cleansing steps to ensure all residue is thoroughly washed away.
- Gently press a small amount of the makeup remover onto your face using soft cotton pads. Avoid harsh rubbing to prevent irritating your blemishes and active breakouts.
- Apply the makeup remover on completely dry skin to effectively break down excess oil and makeup. Clean away thoroughly before moving on to the next skincare steps .
- Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin reacts well. Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes .
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 1.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleansing oil is highly effective at deep pore cleansing and removing stubborn makeup, leaving skin soft and hydrated. Users frequently report a reduction in blackheads and an improvement in pore appearance, with many experiencing a 'baby pore' effect. It is also noted as being gentle for sensitive and acne-prone skin. Some users find the fragrance strong and the consistency a bit thick, with occasional reports of temporary eye cloudiness.
Highlights
Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
- “removes even heavy makeup effectively”
- “melts away waterproof mascara easily”
- “cleanses makeup and sunscreen very well”
Pore & blackhead care Mostly Mentioned
- “pores were not clogged anymore and were smaller”
- “removes blackheads from the nose”
- “achieving 'baby pores' is an effortless dream”
Gentle on sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “gentle enough for sensitive eye area”
- “doesn't irritate my skin at all”
- “no stinging around the eyes”
Non-stripping & moisturizing Often Mentioned
- “leaves my skin feeling fresh without any deep dryness”
- “skin feel so soft, bouncy and plump”
- “moisturizing power is amazing”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “scent might be a bit disappointing”
- “intense fragrance might be a concern”
- “smell is a bit strong”
Eye cloudiness Rarely Noted
- “eyes get cloudy”
- “blurred vision effect”
- “residue might be problematic for contact lens wearers”
Limited whitehead removal Rarely Noted
- “didn't meet expectations in terms of eliminating whiteheads”
- “jury's still out on whiteheads”
- “better for blackheads than whiteheads”
Thick consistency Rarely Noted
- “a bit on the thicker side”
- “leaves skin feeling slightly heavy”
- “takes a bit more water to emulsify”
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Questions and answers
How well does the MEDI-PEEL Red Lacto Collagen Cleansing Oil work for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleansing oil dissolves makeup well on oily skin, but it lacks ingredients to target blemishes and breakouts. A makeup remover for this skin needs soothing and hydrating ingredients that control excess oil without clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride help this cleanser dissolve makeup and impurities on your oily skin. However, an oily acne-prone skin needs a makeup remover that controls excess oil, clears breakouts, and contains soothing ingredients or targeted acne fighters.
What does Lactobacillus do for oily acne-prone skin?
Lactobacillus helps calm oily and acne-prone skin by reducing pimples, redness, and excess oil while keeping your skin barrier balanced with fewer side effects than traditional treatments. It works by supporting good skin bacteria and soothing irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
What does Collagen do for oily acne-prone skin?
Collagen helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated and smooth while improving its overall condition and reducing signs of aging. It is unlikely to cause breakouts, but this skin type also needs ingredients that clear pores and calm redness.
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2024
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and also as the first step of your weekly routine for oily acne-prone skin. Because it lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts, an average fit for this skin type needs added acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help clear blemishes.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser, but it lacks the soothing and clearing ingredients needed to properly care for acne-prone skin.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine and weekly routine to help take off makeup. This product of this type needs non-clogging oils and targeted blemish-fighting ingredients to properly care for oily acne-prone skin.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleansing oil works for your oily skin by dissolving makeup, but the oils it uses may clog pores and cause breakouts for some individuals. Because the formulation lacks targeted ingredients for blemishes, this skin type needs a cleanser with clarifying ingredients to help keep pores clear.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Probiotic-derived lotion successfully reduced inflammatory acne lesion counts and erythema index comparably to 2.5% benzoyl peroxide in patients with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris, while causing fewer side effects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Lactobacillus plantarum extracellular vesicles modulated extracellular matrix related gene expression in vitro and suppressed wrinkle formation and pigmentation in clinical trials.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
Ingredients
Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Jojoba Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Candida Bombicola Glucose Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Mentha Arvensis Oil Leaf, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Apricot Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Rice Germ Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Water, Lactobacillus Ferment, Butylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Grape Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Coffee Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Chestnut Shell Extract, Glucose, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Valine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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